I sometimes share heartbreaking photos of environmental devastation with my kids. I believe that keeping them in the loop with what’s going on with our planet is my responsibility as a parent. That way, educating them and exposing them to the harsh realities of human existence will help them understand issues instead of denying them...
The fast fashion trend is on its way down. Forever21 recently filed for bankruptcy, H&M has been experiencing a decline in sales and there are reports that Zara is also in a sales slump. Could it be that people are finally seeing the true cost of fast fashion? Have consumers finally realised that unethical, polluting,...
Ten projects awarded $100,000 each through a competition to deploy one million square meters of cool roofs MEDIA RELEASE Finalists for the Million Cool Roofs Challenge—a global competition to accelerate access to affordable, sustainable cooling through rapid deployment of cool roof materials—were announced today. The ten award-winning projects have each received $100,000 boost funding to...
The recent Climate of the Nation 2019 report found that more than 50% of Australians want the country to step up at the UN Climate Summit and undertake further climate action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. Divestment from fossil fuels by the Future Fund could make a meaningful contribution to this target. Momentum...
Have you ever slept in linen sheets? If you haven’t, I recommend you invest in SOL Organics 100% Certified European Linen bedding immediately (you can thank me later). Before SOL’s linen bedding came into my life, I was quite happy to continue sleeping and dreaming on their certified organic cotton sheets. But when the brand...
In an app-riddled digitally-connected world, green living has been made easier with free-to-download sustainable lifestyle apps available to everyone in just one click. Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint, minimise plastic usage or need help in making cleaner, ethical and eco-friendlier lifestyle choices, these sustainable lifestyle apps will help you do just that....
Whether you’ve just discovered sustainable living or redecorating your bedroom and leaning towards natural, organic, ethical and green furniture and decorative bedroom items, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find a curated a list of online shops and brands that produce or stock ethically-made and eco-friendly bedroom furniture and decor to suit various...
Most people want to be sustainable, but have a hard time taking the necessary actions. According to Nielsen, a data analytics company, sustainability is the latest consumer trend. Their research shows chocolate, coffee and bath products with sustainability claims grew much faster than their traditional counterparts. Yet only 0.2% of chocolates and 0.4% of coffees...
One of the basic necessities vital to man is food. Long before man could speak, man was eating. Food and the ability to find it was the line between survival and extinction. As man advanced to the present time, the challenge became how to preserve the food and have it conveniently and readily available. Cue...
Today’s environmentally aware couples are going out of their way to find green wedding ideas to minimise waste and reduce the carbon footprint of their ceremony and reception. It’s not easy, but with a little planning and following eco advice your big “I Do” can be much more friendly to Mother Nature. Here are 10...
Welcome to this week’s edition of Climate Joy. This week as usual, we bring you news that will gladden your green heart. From the ice of Northern Canada to the warmth of Cairo, we’ve collated our weekly list of a few impressive positive developments in the communal fight to create a better environment for us...
‘‘We’d like to re-home your old bags – let your travel companions carry on their journey from a new home.” MEDIA RELEASE From backpacks to messenger bags, we all have those unwanted bags put to one side. Instead of letting them gather dust, send them to Millican HQ and their team will take care of the...